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2016 Toyota Sienna problems

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Among the better years

The 2016 Toyota Sienna is a recall-heavy year with an otherwise ordinary complaint record: 5 NHTSA recall campaigns apply, yet its 98 owner complaints run below the Sienna median. The recalls matter more than the complaint count here — verify every campaign was completed before buying. Complainants reported 10 injuries in total across these filings.

Body & Structure leads the complaint categories with 27 reports (28% of the total). In government crash testing it earned 5 of 5 NCAP stars overall.

98

NHTSA complaints

5

Recalls

0

Investigations

10

Crash-involved

3

Fires reported

10

Injuries

0

Deaths

5

NCAP overall · of 5 stars

How does 2016 compare to other Sienna years?

See all Sienna years to avoid →

What are the most common 2016 Toyota Sienna problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure2728%
Other1414%
Electrical System99%
Tires & Wheels66%
Seat Belts66%
Airbags55%
Latches & Locks44%
Lighting44%
Engine44%
Steering44%
Transmission33%
Visibility & Wipers33%
Seats22%
Suspension22%
Speed Control22%
Brakes11%
Fuel System11%
Driver Assistance11%

Does the 2016 Toyota Sienna have recalls?

5 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

25V876000OtherDecember 17, 2025 · 86 units

Defect

Rollx Vans (Rollx) is recalling certain GMC Yukon, Sierra, Chevrolet Express 2500, Ford Transit, E-250, Toyota Sienna, Sienna Hybrid, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town and Country, Voyager, Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Ram Promaster vehicles equipped with QRT-Deluxe and QRT-Max wheelchair restraints. Please refer to Rollx's recall report for specific model year information. The retractors may not lock, preventing the wheelchair from being properly secured.

Consequence

An unsecured wheelchair can move during transit, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Rollx will work with Q'Straint to inspect and replace the retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 5, 2026. Owners may contact Rollx's customer service at 1-800-956-6668.

19V553000BrakesJuly 25, 2019 · 303 units

Defect

Vantage Mobility International, LLC (Vantage) is recalling certain 2012-2018 AMS Genesis wheelchair vans, built on a Toyota Sienna vehicles. The rubber brake hoses that attach to the rear wheel assembly may be too short, causing them to rub against the rear axle trailing arm.

Consequence

The contact may cause failure of the rear brake hoses, resulting in a loss of vehicle control and reduced braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Vantage will notify owners, and dealers will install a set of rear brake hoses that will provide the proper clearance, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2019. Owners may contact Vantage customer service at 1-800-488-9082.

19V410000BrakesJune 4, 2019 · 705 units

Defect

Braun Corporation (Braun) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Toyota Sienna mobility van conversions. The brake lines may have incorrect tube nut fittings installed, which may cause a pressure drop within the braking system.

Consequence

The reduction in the braking system pressure may cause a loss of braking power in the rear braking system, increasing the risk of crash.

Remedy

Braun has notified owners, and dealers will install an adaptor to correct the issue, free of charge. The recall began June 25, 2019. Owners may contact Braun customer service at 1-800-488-0359.

16V858000Body & StructureNovember 29, 2016 · 744,437 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 Toyota Sienna minivans manufactured January 4, 2010, to August 12, 2016. If the power sliding door is unable to be opened when commanded, such as if the door is frozen shut, the door may subsequently open unexpectedly, possibly while the vehicle is moving.

Consequence

If door opens while the vehicle is moving, there would be an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the junction block, rear sliding door wire harnesses, and install two sub wire harnesses, free of charge. The recall began on July 28, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G04.

16V197000Seat BeltsApril 7, 2016 · 234 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota Sienna vehicles manufactured February 15, 2016, to February 19, 2016. In the affected vehicles, incorrect front seat belt height adjusters may have been installed. During a crash, this incorrect height adjuster may contact the B-pillar and tear or separate.

Consequence

Failure and detachment of seat belt height adjuster would result in the occupant not being properly restrained in a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front seat belt height adjusters, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0H.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

ON JUNE 6, 2019 AT APPROXIMATELY 6 PM MY VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UNINTENDED ACCELERATION. I WAS DRIVING AT 15 MPH AND IT ACCELERATED TO 40-50 MPH. BRAKING DID NOT SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE. I JUMPED THE CURB AND HIT THREE SMALL TREES. IT CAME TO A HALT AFTER UNDERCARRIAGE DAMAGE HAD BEEN SUSTAINED. IT WAS…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · June 6, 2019 · crash

THE VANS THAT HAVE BEEN CONVERTED TO A HANDICAP/MOBILITY VAN ARE UNSAFE FOR OTHERS TO DRIVE ONCE THE DRIVER SEAT HAS BEEN REMOVED. I HAVE CONTACTED THE LOCAL COMPANY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CONVERSION, AND THEY TOLD ME TO SIT ON A DINNING ROOM CHAIR OR A BUCKET. THAT IS DEFINITELY NOT A SAFE OPTION…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 11, 2016 · crash

OUR 2016 TOYOTA SIENNA SPONTANEOUSLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED IN OUR DRIVEWAY AFTER RETURNING FROM A SHORT DRIVE. AFTER PULLING INTO OUR DRIVEWAY AND SHUTTING OFF THE IGNITION, MY WIFE SMELLED SMOKE AS SHE WAS EXITING THE PARKED VEHICLE. THIS SMOKE INTENSIFIED AND QUICKLY ACCELERATED BECOMING AN…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 10, 2019 · fire

VEHICLE IS 1.5 YEARS OLD, ABOUT 20K MILES, AND JUST RECEIVED WORD THAT WE'LL NEED 4 NEW TIRES @ $300/EA BECAUSE OUTSIDE WEARING IS OCCURRING. DEALER NOR MICHELIN TAKING RESPONSIBILITY OR WARRANTY, BOTH POINTING AT EACH OTHER FOR THE ISSUE. THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THIS VEHICLE - WAS…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · January 10, 2018

RIGHT SIDE PASSENGER DOOR, OPENED BY ITSELF WHILE DRIVING. MY JIDS WERE SEATED ON THE BACK WITH GRANDMA. DOOR ALSO, CLOSES BY ITSELF HURTING THE PASSENGER WHO IS TRYING TO GET INTO. IT HURT SEVERAL TIMES MY 8YR OLD DAUGHTER, MY 11 YR OLD BOY AND GRANDMA. EVEN CLOSES WHEN YOU ARE PUTTING STUFF IN…

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · June 17, 2016

2016 Toyota Sienna — common questions

Is the 2016 Toyota Sienna reliable?

Its record is better than the model's norm: 98 NHTSA complaints, below the typical Sienna year, with 5 recalls and no open investigations.

What are the most common 2016 Sienna problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are body & structure (27 complaints), other (14 complaints), electrical system (9 complaints).

Does the 2016 Toyota Sienna have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns affecting the 2016 Toyota Sienna. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Toyota Sienna years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Sienna years to avoid are 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011, 2008, 2000, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014. The cleanest record among Sienna years belongs to 1997.

How safe is the 2016 Toyota Sienna?

In NHTSA's NCAP crash testing, the 2016 Toyota Sienna earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.